This new London Urban
Geology walk will look at London’s buildings through the stones used to
construct them. We will concentrate on the ‘post-modernist architecture’ of the
1980s and 1990s when exotic stones were imported for decorative cladding from
all over the world. We will see examples of spectacular granites formed in the
process of building mountains and even stones that were hit by a meteorite 2 billion
years ago.

Mountain
Building & Meteorites in the City of London

2.30 pm on Saturday, March 24th

The
meeting point is just outside Aldgate Tube (exit on Aldgate High Street).

About Your Guide…

Ruth is a geologist at
University College London. She researches geological materials used in art,
architecture and archaeology. She is interested in the natural history of cities
and this includes the fossils and crystals that we walk past every day. Ruth
has appeared on the BBC World Service programme Science Now and regularly
writes and blogs on building stones.

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London Walk costs £10 – £8 concession. To join a London Walk, simply meet your
guide at the designated tube station at the appointed time. Details of all
London Walks can be found at www.walks.com.

Andrew is "the Queen Mum's favourite". Or, in the words of the Evening Standard, "a class act". Astrikingly talentedyoung actor – and budding historian – he received rave reviews for his one-man show, "George VI in Heaven". Andrew is good company: laid back, friendly, fun, at ease with himself and his walkers and his handsome, historic old patch. Add to the mix the fact that he's completely in command of his material and you've got a great walk fronted by a very gifted young guide.

The Jack the Ripper tour meets at Tower Hill tube every night at 7.30pm and on Saturday afternoon at 3pm. There's no need to book.

Here's the London Walks Jack the Ripper film…

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London Walk costs £10 – £8 concession. To join a London Walk, simply meet your
guide at the designated tube station at the appointed time. Details of all
London Walks can be found at www.walks.com.

Friday, 16 March 2018

Friday is Rock'n'Roll London Day on The Daily Constitutional!The Rock'n'Roll London Walk meets at Tottenham Court Road Station every Friday at 2pm.

DC Editor Adam writes…St Patrick's Day tomorrow! Here's my tribute to the only nation with a musical instrument as its national symbol - Songs From the Mainland: 10 Songs Tall & True to Celebrate St Patrick's Day…

The Rock'n'Roll London Walk meets at 2pm Tottenham Court Road station (exit 1) every Friday all year round – and every Wednesday at 7pm from 7th March 2017. You can follow the Rock'n'Roll London Walk on Facebook – www.facebook.com/rocknrolllondonwalk. Here's the trailer…

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London Walk costs £10 – £8 concession. To join a London Walk, simply meet your
guide at the designated tube station at the appointed time. Details of all
London Walks can be found at www.walks.com.

Molly guides at the
British Museum and lectures on Art, Archaeology, and London History. An Art
Historian, she is a Freeman of the City of London and a top flight
professionally qualified Blue Badge and City of London Guide.

The Jack the Ripper tour meets at Tower Hill tube every night at 7.30pm and on Saturday afternoon at 3pm. There's no need to book.

Here's the London Walks Jack the Ripper film…

A
London Walk costs £10 – £8 concession. To join a London Walk, simply meet your
guide at the designated tube station at the appointed time. Details of all
London Walks can be found at www.walks.com.